The birthday party

After the Fire & Ice concert, the Voxes and a long tableful of good friends met at Richard's Restaurant and Pub for some unwinding...and to celebrate my birthday. My wonderful Mom bought us all champagne.

And this entertaining guy serenaded me.

It was truly...special.

And then there was cake.

"Tres Leche" cake topped with fresh berries.

I ate two pieces.

And Sara and Ann gave me a beautiful gift:

they printed my "Fire & Ice" song.

I'm rarely speechless (ahem). But this time I was.

And my bio on the back brought me to tears.

"She divides her time between North Mankato and Paris..."

Yeah.

The incredible gifts of making music, performing a successful concert, being surrounded by loving and generous friends and family...could there have been a happier birthday? I don't think so.